i have resently discover this website and thought i should write a review of my dojo in the Bellmore-Merrick area. i have also resently continued my martial art carear do to the high demand of begining shcool and sports.
ive attended New Horizon Self Defence sine 4th grade, i am now 14 and in high shcool. my sensei has tought me in junoir class through adult class, i train with people twice my size... its awsome.
the school is small and unique. its not a tiger showman's pink belt work out with music and snack breaks its just about as kickass as it gets, not to say it isnt a friendly funny place cuz ive had some good laughs and made friends there. the instructor teaches because he loves what he teaches. i have learned so much and have SO MUCH more to learn. the instuctor is basiclly the nicest guy that youll ever meet and is great at what he does. having the knoledge and disipline that ive learned/ learning from this school has helped me though life's problems and im so glad that i found it.

5/5 stars
-student

9/08/2012 2:07pm,

Chili Pepper

Quote:

Originally Posted by urbansurvivor

i have resently discover this website and thought i should write a review of my dojo in the Bellmore-Merrick area.

You really should have read more of this site (and especially the stickies) before posting your overly-congratulatory school review.

For one thing, you've not told us why the school rates a 9 for Aliveness, and 7's for Striking and Grappling.

Other than "this is my school, and I really like it", you've told us nothing. I presume this is the only school you've trained with, and coupled with your age, your perspective is unfortunately limited.

9/08/2012 4:27pm,

JohnKenner

Quote:

Originally Posted by urbansurvivor

i have resently discover this website and thought i should write a review of my dojo in the Bellmore-Merrick area.

So, you get some breaks because you're 14.

Here's the deal.. 10's are usually reserved for places that have world champions producing world champions.

Read the stickies and think about that.

And a 10 for aliveness - you must be a walking talking injury.

9/08/2012 4:46pm,

mike321

14: join high school wrestling. Your karate will benefit tremendously.

9/08/2012 6:19pm,

urbansurvivor

Exactly professor john!

9/08/2012 6:27pm,

urbansurvivor

Thanks for the kindful advice mike321

9/08/2012 6:45pm,

JohnKenner

Quote:

Originally Posted by urbansurvivor

Exactly professor john!

Sorry, apparently I wasn't clear.

So, who are the instructors? Where do they compete? What titles have they won? And what students have placed where?

And you guys spar full contact, all the time, with minimal protective gear?